The episode begins with Choton arriving at the police station and asking Jhanak what has happened. Jhanak explains that she has found herself in deep trouble. The police inspector informs Choton that Jhanak was found in a red-light district. Choton, troubled, inquires how she ended up there. The constable adds that Jhanak expressed feeling utterly alone in the world. When questioned about her parents, Choton reveals they have passed away and insists he wants to take Jhanak home with him.
However, the police inspector informs Choton that he cannot let Jhanak leave until he confirms her situation. Choton argues that Jhanak hasn’t done anything wrong and that they can’t keep her detained without justification. He offers to provide his information so the inspector can verify it and shows his identification. He firmly states that he won’t leave without Jhanak. After taking down Choton’s details, the inspector informs him that a team will visit Choton’s home the following day.
Meanwhile, Srishti confesses to Vinayak that she has wronged her daughter, Jhanak. She expresses grief over her sins and acknowledges she doesn’t deserve forgiveness. Srishti laments how she can’t deny Jhanak’s existence as her mother and expresses regret for her actions toward both Jhanak and Vinayak. Tearfully, she asks if Jhanak would be able to forgive her.
Vinayak remains silent as Srishti’s guilt overwhelms her. In a moment of desperation, she picks up a knife, intending to take her own life, but Vinayak stops her, demanding to know what she’s doing. Srishti explains that her guilt is consuming her. Vinayak urges her to calm down, telling her that motherhood ultimately prevails. She begs for his forgiveness and promises to make things right, asking him to bring Jhanak to her.
Meanwhile, Jhanak warns Choton that there are dangers outside. The police inspector instructs the constable to assist Choton and Jhanak in leaving the area safely, and they make their way out. Jhanak is apprehensive and asks Choton where he is taking her, to which he replies that Bose’s house is also his home. She insists she won’t go there, but he tells her this isn’t the time for discussions.
Later, at the Bose household, Arshi asks Aniruddh where Choton has gone. Just then, Choton arrives with Jhanak, and Aniruddh takes notice of her presence. Anjana queries Jhanak about where she has been, while Bablu asks Choton where he found her. Arshi taunts that she knew Jhanak would end up there eventually. Jhanak retorts that she didn’t want to come back, declaring that Arshi exposed her. She accuses Arshi of jealousy, and when asked if she married Vihaan, Jhanak insists she’s already married and clarifies that Choton brought her there.
Bipasha questions Jhanak about her appearance, asking if she came from the red-light area, to which Jhanak admits she did. Arshi wonders why Jhanak chose not to go to a shelter home, while Arundati suggests that Jhanak could endanger herself. Choton interjects, threatening to leave the house if Jhanak is not welcome. Tanuja supports the notion that Jhanak cannot stay.
Bablu informs Jhanak that Srishti wants to reconcile, but Jhanak vehemently states she doesn’t want anyone’s acceptance and plans to leave the house in the morning. Arshi insists Jhanak is not suitable for living there, but Aniruddh counters, asserting it’s not their decision to make. Arshi claims she will not stay if Jhanak is present. Choton insists that she should not leave, and the tension escalates.
Arshi confides in Aniruddh that her pregnancy is causing her emotional distress. In response, Aniruddh assures Jhanak that he won’t let her go anywhere. Choton encourages Aniruddh to focus on his happiness with Arshi, stating that he can manage Jhanak’s situation. He asks Anjana to provide food for Jhanak, while Arshi mentions she will ask Srishti to take Jhanak back with her, claiming Jhanak will not need anyone else if her mother accepts her.
The episode concludes with mounting emotional tension revolving around the family dynamics and the fragile relationships within the household.
**Precap:** Srishti approaches Jhanak, intent on apologizing and asking her to stay with her.